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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.70, 35,377.21 and 14,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.70, 35,377.21 and 14,304.50 is: 19,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.70 : 35,377.21 = 14,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.70/35,377.21 = 14,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.70x = 35,377.21 × 14,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.70x = 506,053,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,053,300.45/25,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.18

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